Charles Bendire

Charles Bendire
Charles Bendire
Birth nameKarl Emil Bender
BornApril 27, 1836
König im Odenwald, Germany
DiedFebruary 4, 1897 (aged 60)
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Years of service1854–1886
RankMajor
Unit4th Cavalry
1st Cavalry
WarsAmerican Civil War
Indian Wars
Other workOrnithologist

Major Charles Emil Bendire (April 27, 1836 – February 4, 1897) was a United States Army soldier and ornithologist and oologist. The Bendire's thrasher is named for him.

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